Overview:

The Russian Bear Schnauzer is an ideal family pet but not a dog for beginners. They like to be kept busy. They are very protective and vigilant dogs.

Country of origin:

Former Soviet Union

Size type:

Giant dog breeds

Character:

This dogs is vigilant and protective without barking greatly quiet in the house intelligent cunning obedient loyal to its handler and family and sober Russian schnauzer like to shoe their own initiative.

Breed group:

Working dog breeds (AKC)

Guardian dogs (UKC)

Height:

64-72cm

Weight:

27-36kg for dogs and 25-34kg for bitches

Temperament:

The Russian bear schnauzer is very friendly with children and can get along fine with cats and other household pet family friends will be enthusiastically greeted but stranger will be halted in their tracks

Coat:

This breed has a thick under layer to the upper rough haired coat their colours are plain black or black with some grey mixed in              

Care:

The coat required plucking about two to three time each year this is necessary to maintain a good tough coat between these occasions the excess hair in  the ears and between the pads of the feet should be trimmed comb the and moustache regularly to prevent tangles

Training:

This interesting breed like to work and  quickly grasps what is required  the training has to be clear and consistent in nature to succeed the dogs react very well to the voice and punishment is rarely necessary.